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SA66 VLU

2016 Suzuki Jimny

White Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

41,610 mi
Last recorded41,610 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Jimny26,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA66 VLU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 41,610 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 41,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 37,730 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 37,730 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 35,460 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 30,721 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 27,327 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 27,324 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 May 2021 22,904 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 21,957 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 18,042 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?

Based on 677,512 MOT tests across 43,507 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
3,858
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
43,507
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,210
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,190
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,055
position lamp(s) not working 6,970
Axle swivel joint has excessive play 5,518
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SA66 VLU is a 2016 Suzuki Jimny in White with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 26,008 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Jimny fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 18,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SA66 VLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Jimny typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 10 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SA66 VLU registered?

SA66 VLU is a 2016 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 September 2016.

Is SA66 VLU safe to buy?

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